1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | AMC | Fiat |
Model | Gremlin | 124 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |